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| Last Update: February 13, 2004 at 03:50:09 | IP Address: 68.80.9.40 |
| Amplifier: | ARC Classic 60 (60w/ch) w/svetlana 6550Cs |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Sonic Frontiers Line-3 SE (w/siemens NOS) |
| Speakers: | Merlin TSM-M; 53 inches from front wall (short wall) and 30 inches from side walls REL Strata III subwoofer
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| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | AA DDS-Pro Transport AA DDEv3.0 via Audio Magic Mystic I2S |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | DIY 'Superlatives' (copper) DAC to Pre. JR Twisted Pair "The fat ones' (Pre to Power),Audio Magic Mystic I2S (0.5m), Analysis-Plus Oval 12 Biwire (8 feet)w/T1s at speaker only. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | BPT BP1 balanced power feeds all components from dedicated 20A circuit. Chris VH Flavor 2 power cords feed all components except Classic 60. Osiris Speakers Stands (27 inch) sand-filled and coupled to speakers w/handi-tak (like blu-tak) Atlantis Reference Rack Ekornes Stressless Recliner |
| Tweaks: | VPI Bricks (on power amp xformer and D/A processor); Transport on Mission Isoplat
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| Room Size (LxWxH): | 18 x 11 x 7'8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Dedicated listening room on concrete slab covered with commercial carpet w/padding. Speakers 6 feet apart and listening position 9 feet from speakers. 5/8" sheetrock walls; dedicated 20A circuit w/Hubbel outlets Room treatments: 703 panels at first reflection points on sidewalls and ceiling ASC 16 inch super traps in front corners; 11 inch half-round on front wall between speakers |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Jazz, folk, new age, classical |
| System Goals/Comments: | Maximize soundstage width, depth; good focus with coherence and articulation |
| System Strengths: | Articulation and coherence is now good esp. w. M-mod. |
| System Weaknesses: | Next upgrade probably is DAC. Need diffusion on rear walls and probablt a few more bass traps. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Proscan 36 inch |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha 795 |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | B&W 302, CC3 |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Panasonic A120 DVD |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Clinical Pharmacist Photography |